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Korean Air to roll-out bag drop counters at domestic airports
Korean Air will transform all economy class check-in counters in domestic airports to bag drop counters for passengers already checked in using mobile, web check-in services or airport kiosks.
American Airlines rolls out biometric boarding at Dallas Fort Worth
American customers traveling on select international departures from terminal D at the carrier’s largest hub can now enjoy additional convenience during the departure process.
Amadeus expands NDC partnership with United Airlines
Amadeus has announced a continued partnership to industrialise New Distribution Capability by developing, testing and bringing to market new content offerings. Among the new offering will be United Airlines’ new corporate bundles and dynamic bundled fares.
Four Seasons overhauls mobile app
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts is seeking to allow guests to seamlessly plan their travel through an industry-first update to its app. A new trip planning itinerary feature, alongside a complete app design refresh, means it is simpler than ever for Four Seasons guests to customise a stay exactly to their preferences.
CWT appoints first chief procurement officer
In his newly-created position, Andrew Gunnels will have responsibility over CWT’s global strategic sourcing and procurement operations and will also lead the company’s global real estate and facilities management.
British Airways seeks to improve service with cabin crew iPhones
British Airways will issue all of its 15,000-cabin crew with iPhone XRs to help them offer a more personalised service to the more than 45 million customers that travel with the airline every year.
British Airways partners with Velocys for sustainable jet fuel project
British Airways is one step closer to powering its future fleet with sustainable jet fuel made from rubbish as plans have been submitted to develop Europe’s first household and commercial solid waste to sustainable fuels plant.
CMA raises concerns over Sabre acquisition of Farelogix
The Competition & Markets Authority has warned Sabre’s proposed takeover of Farelogix raises competition concerns in the supply of IT systems used by airlines and travel agents to sell airline tickets.
Serko signs Southwest Airlines as NDC partner
Serko has announced an agreement with Southwest Airlines to provide NDC content in Zeno. Zeno will be the first online booking tool to provide Southwest content via the ATPCO New Distribution Capability Exchange.
British Airways to offer virtual relality headsets on New York route
From now until the end of 2019, customers travelling on select flights in First from London Heathrow to New York JFK will be able to enjoy a selection of award-winning films, documentaries and travel programmes in 2D, 3D or 360° formats.
Flybe reaches highest IATA New Distribution Capability certification
Flybe has become the first regional airline in the world to be awarded International Air Transport Association level four New Distribution Capability certification.
American Express Global Business Travel partners with Kanoo in Middle East
American Express Global Business Travel has entered into an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in Kanoo Travel. The latter is one of the largest travel management networks in the Middle East.